I have decided I must be in a slightly dark place at the moment. This is the 2nd dark page I have created this week. When I 1st looked at this image of Neeltje's I thought of a desolate alien landscape. Then I changed the colours which seemed to enhance that feeling. One of my old dear friends lost her daughter last week to cancer. Dear Cathy grew up with my kids during their school years.

danabbie says:
so sorry to you all for your sad loss, you can see the emotion in your page xJul 28, 2010

shannonsnan says:
it's a beautiful full of emotion. Such a sad story, love to all concernedJul 28, 2010

Lindsay1973 says:
I'm sorry to hear about your loss Mary,I always say we should scrap our feelings and maybe it will help you heal.Ceative page and hopefully it helped you begin your healing processHugs to youLinsJul 28, 2010

Daisybelle says:
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend's daughter. Life seems very unfair sometimes. Your page to me depicts the sadness and gloom that surrounds the grief. It is a wonderful page even though there is such sadness behind it.Jul 28, 2010

Miyako says:
Oh my... I'm so sorry for your fren's loss.. But she had been so brave... This is a wonderful tribute page to her Mary!! :)Jul 28, 2010

milliec says:
Your dark place could also explain the surreal challenge too...which, this page is as well. I'm so sorry you are in a dark place. We all hit that place sometimes, more for others. I can't imagine losing a child...children should never go before their children. Hang in there and we love you! This is a fantastic page btw...some of the best artists were in their dark place...Jul 27, 2010

FunkyFairyAnnie says:
amazing work..... So sorry to hear about yr daughters friend, 38 is way to young she"s only 1 yr & 1 month younger than me... 10cpsJul 27, 2010

Xguern66 says:
I had to look at this and read your poignant words numerous times. I hope doing this has been a catharsis for you and maybe if you show it to Cathy's family it may help them in their journey through pain. Mary this is lovely - well done you.Jul 27, 2010